Most estate agents believe upfront property information should be mandated
Gazeal co-founder Bryan Mansell: “The industry is willing to change, and is ahead of the government in terms of upfront information, which is a no-brainer for so many.”
Gazeal co-founder Bryan Mansell: “The industry is willing to change, and is ahead of the government in terms of upfront information, which is a no-brainer for so many.”
How can agents gain more property instructions in a less buoyant market?
Agents could potentially find it harder to secure instructions and transactions to manage if the market cools next year.
Bryan Mansell, Gazeal co-founder: “It’s about rich data and agents using this to demonstrate their competence, knowledge and professionalism.”
The stamp duty holiday extension simply defers rather than dodges the cliff-edge by putting it off until later in the year, and it is now time for a levy overhaul, according to leading market commentators.
Agents currently have a range of products and services to help them complete transactions, but a reservation agreement is a new tool in their armoury, says ex-agent Bryan Mansell.
With the stamp duty holiday deadline fast-approaching, Gazeal says the conveyancing system is likely to struggle in the coming weeks.
The average agency branch could be losing over £10k per month in commission due to fall-throughs.
The boom caused by the stamp duty holiday has been hugely beneficial for the housing market.
Estate agents were hoping that the chancellor would announce an extension to the deadline beyond 31 March.